ilovecreatives Job Directory: Graphic Designer
ilovecreatives Job Directory: Graphic Designer
Your field guide to jumpstart a career in graphic design.
Graphic designers are ⭐visual problem solvers⭐ and making things pleasing for the eye is their thing. They strategically turn ideas and messages into impactful visuals, making it easier and more engaging for people to interact with brands and products.
We go extremely in-depth in our Graphic Design✹Course, where you learn graphic design, master technical skills, and come out with a polished portfolio. But if you’re not 100% sure about becoming a graphic designer, let’s take a step back real quick.
This field guide is your roadmap to becoming a graphic designer. We’ll get into:
💸 Salary projections & what to expect
Skills you need to land your first graphic design role or client
A glimpse into the daily life of real-world graphic designers (who doesn’t love a good “day in the life”?)
How to build your own adventure as a graphic designer, plus common trajectories as you advance your career
Insights from recruiters (👋 Creative People)
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Who is this directory for?
Perhaps you’ve always had an inclination towards design, but you’re uncertain how to turn those creative skills into a fulfilling career. Come explore the colorful spectrum of graphic design with this Job Directory. Step right up —
We’ll get into:
What if before completely diving into a new career, you knew exactly what to expect beforehand and what your days would look like? We talked with real designers about what it takes to become a professional graphic designer (both freelance and full-time).
Maybe you’re on the fence about graphic design. Or you’re debating if you should go to design school. Or you truly don’t know. All of the above are fine. This Graphic Designer Job Directory✹ is the ultimate field guide for graphic design and once you read it, you’ll know if you’re ready to come on over to the dark, err, the graphic design side. 🎨
What’s Inside:
🎙 Conversations with experienced graphic designers
You’ll get to read interviews with graphic designers that have all types of experiences and specializations, from packaging designers to freelancers to design studio founders.
🔎 An in-depth look at salaries, job outlook and trends
Get an idea of what the career paths look like for graphic designers, as well as all the deets on salaries, freelance rates, and the FUTURE of design (not to be dramatic)
💖 General advice for pivoting into a design career
There are many challenges that come with pursuing graphic design—we’ll tell you all about them, but we’ll also give you tips on how you continue growing and let the creativity keep 〰️flowing〰️
Big thanks to the recruiters at Creative People for the insight!
